Re: Westlander to Charleville

["John Boxall" <box@ozemail.com.au>]

> > Has anyone travelled on the QR Westlander lately ? I'd like to go out
there,
> > have a drink in Charleville, take some photos, then return on the same
> > train. (I know I have too much spare time, please don't flame me). A few
> > questions ...
>
> Well worth the trip, just be careful taking photos at Roma St prior to
> departure!
>
> > Is a 1st class sleeper worth the extra ?
>
> Yes (For me).  I don't know how much it would cost you, as I was on a 1st
class
> interstate pass, so I only paid the sleeper surcharge.  The 1st class
sleepers
> have all linen provided, whereas economy only has a towel.  Not sure about
the
> pillow.
>
> > Would economy sleeper be ok if you
> > didn't have to share ?
>
> It would be OK, but take a sleeping bag.
>
> > What's the food like in the "food bar car" ?
>
> Excellent.  It does depend a lot on the staff, as they cook all meals to
order.
>
So it seems. I rode the train from Roma St out to Rosewood on Tuesday night
just to scope it out.
As soon as i can screw a Friday off from work the trip is possible.
Thanks everyone for their feedback

regards
John